ISO 40Ft Platform Container

This contract involves the procurement of a 40-foot ISO platform cargo container designed for heavy-duty transportation and storage. The container features a flatrack design with foldable end walls that include ramps on both ends, facilitating easy loading and unloading of equipment. It is equipped with multiple securing and locking mechanisms, including six lashing bars rated at 5000 kg each, twistlocks, header locks, and corner locking pins, ensuring the safety and stability of cargo during transit. The container's construction includes a hardwood floor with 45 mm planks, gooseneck tunnels at both ends, fork pockets, and a stainless steel detent for durability and ease of handling. Its dimensions are approximately 40 feet in length, 8 feet in width, and 8.5 feet in height, with a collapsed height of just over 2 feet, and it has a gross weight capacity exceeding 110,000 pounds, with a tare weight of nearly 12,000 pounds. The solicitation for this contract is issued by the Department of the Army, specifically through the W6QM Micc-ft Drum organization, with a focus on small business participation under the SBA total small business set-aside program. The contract is targeted for performance at Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona, with a response deadline set for April 14, 2025. Interested vendors can contact designated representatives via email or phone for further details. The procurement aims to support military logistics operations requiring robust, secure, and versatile cargo containers capable of handling substantial payloads in demanding environments.